Kevin L. Trevillyan - City Councilman Ward 1 West Des Moines

From home repairs to down payment assistance and radon mitigation, the City of West Des Moines offers several programs to support local homeowners and buyers.

City administered programs:
• Historic West Des Moines Housing Fund
• Home Improvement Program
• Down Payment Program
• Radon Mitigation Program

Additional programs available to WDM residents:
• Neighborhood Finance Corporation Program
• Metro Home Improvement Program
• Dallas County Local Housing Trust Fund, Inc.

Learn more by visiting the link in the first comments.

Spring cleanup is taking place next week, June 1-5, so it's important to know what you need to do to have your items picked up. The collection will happen on your regular trash collection day. Make sure to put your items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on that day. Remember that some items won't be picked up, such as appliances, yard waste, hazardous materials, construction debris, wood, and tires. When you're deciding if something is okay to put out for Spring Cleanup, think about whether two people could lift it.

Learn more of what is accepted and what is not by visiting the link in comments.

Here is the route for the July 3rd parade.

UPDATE: Carlos has been found. He is fine and he is safe.

We are looking for this 13 year old boy. He was last seen in the 2300 block of Pleasant around 4:00 pm this afternoon. His name is Carlos. He was last seen wearing a red short sleeve shirt, grey/black shorts and carrying a black backpack. He is about 5 feet tall and weighs around 90 pounds.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Westcom dispatch at (515) 222-3321 or their local law enforcement agency.

The City of West Des Moines publishes a monthly newsletter to keep residents informed about upcoming events and activities in our community. You can subscribe to receive the eNewsletter directly in your inbox. Starting in June, the newsletter will be sent through Constant Contact, making it easier to read.

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The City of West Des Moines is partnering with representatives from Jordan Creek Town Center and the fireworks team to prepare for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. On Sunday, May 17, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks team will conduct a test discharge of several fireworks. This test is crucial to determine the best location for the fireworks display on the day of the event. Our goal is to ensure that families can enjoy the show and have access to information about the best viewing spots. Approximately 15 shells will be discharged between 9:15 and 9:45 p.m.

In previous years, the fireworks celebration has been held at the complex near City Hall; however, this year, it will be relocated to Jordan Creek Town Center. This new location offers more space for families and visitors, allowing a larger audience to come together and enjoy the festivities.

The parade is scheduled for Friday, July 3, followed by the fireworks celebration on Saturday, July 4.

This evening I had the honor of being the emcee for the West Des Moines Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Valley Junction Farmers Market/Music In The Junction.
This year’s King is Jack Murillo and the Queen is Catherine Gallardo Martinez.
This is a wonderful event that honors the Mexican families that moved to Valley Junction to work for the Rock Island Railroad and the cement plants.
There is a long list of Mexican families that still call West Des Moines home and I am happy to call many of them my friends.

I am proud to say, that as a City Council, we have been able to help our residents by reducing their city property tax rate.

📉 This is West Des Moines: A Decade of Lower Property Tax Rates

Over the past 10 years, thoughtful financial planning has helped reduce the City’s property tax levy rate from $12.00 to $10.80 per $1,000 valuation — a 10% decrease.

FY17/18: $12.00 → FY25/26: $10.80

🌟 As our community has grown, we’ve worked to maintain strong services while responsibly managing the tax rate for residents.

Learn more: wdm.iowa.gov

West Des Moines police make arrest in 15-year-old cold case of murdered realtor Ashley Okland Nearly 15 years after West Des Moines realtor Ashley Okland was murdered in a model townhome where she was holding an open house, police have made an arrest.

Get your vehicles off of the streets or you may very well receive a ticket.

An Emergency Snow Parking Ban is in effect for West Des Moines from 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 16. The Emergency Parking Ban applies to all streets in West Des Moines. During an Emergency Parking Ban, cars are subject to a $50 fine and/or towing.